Live Coverage 19th Annual David N. Dinkins Leadership Public Policy Forum COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog

Live Coverage 19th Annual David N. Dinkins Leadership Public Policy Forum COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog The 19th Annual David N. Dinkins Leadership Public Policy Forum is taking place today at Columbia University’s Alfred Lerner Hall. The yearly gathering continues to serve as an important vehicle for discussing major urban policy issues. Todays event features The Honorable Loretta E. Lynch,  83rd Attorney General of the United States,  who will be presenting a keynote address on  21st Century Policing and Criminal Justice Reform.  Throughout the morning well be posting tweets from the event. So check back regularly to see whats going on, or watch it live through the livestream video below. CU President Bollinger on mass incarceration #DinkinsForum @Columbia pic.twitter.com/cwVht9dh6Q Joanna Diane Caytas (@JoannaCaytas) April 7, 2016 Comienza el #DinkinsForum con mi maestro Mayor David Dinkins #SIPALife #SIPA70 pic.twitter.com/gXXS4jEzj4 Ana G Gonzalez (@AnaG_Gonzalez) April 7, 2016 So honored to get a shout-out at the #DinkinsForum! I love you, Mayor Dinkins, and Im nothing but a humble servant! pic.twitter.com/W8MLyWpf76 Vikash Reddy (@vikashreddy) April 7, 2016 Mayor Dinkins, on @LorettaLynch: Im probably her biggest fan #DinkinsForum Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 Confirmation hearing for AG Lynch lasted as long as the last 7 AG’s combined, longest in 31 years. #DinkinsForum Amanda (@FedHillGal) April 7, 2016 @LorettaLynch reflects on importance of Liberty, equality, justice; not just for some, but for all” #DinkinsForum pic.twitter.com/cSrQSA5s20 Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 You all together have advanced the conversation on some of the most difficult conversations today, says AG @LorettaLynch at #DinkinsForum. Kaitlyn Wells (@KaitWells) April 7, 2016 Many struggling communities have lost faith in our system of justice, and this is simply not acceptable, says @LorettaLynch #DinkinsForum Vera Institute (@verainstitute) April 7, 2016 Im tremendously proud to lead the Department of Justice, the only cabinet agency named after an ideal. @LorettaLynch #DinkinsForum Patricio Martínez (@patriciogml) April 7, 2016 Every problem is not solved by jail. Every person is not changed by incarceration. Loretta E. Lynch #DinkinsForum pic.twitter.com/OshGaGFJZS Sonah Lee (@SonahLee) April 7, 2016 .@LorettaLynch: As we advance in our thinking on #criminaljustice reform, we’ve advanced in our use of #data #DinkinsForum Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 .@LorettaLynch cites NY Rockefeller drug law reform as an example of change. Our report on its impact: https://t.co/7HRYo7YTGz #DinkinsForum Vera Institute (@verainstitute) April 7, 2016 Access to justice means more than getting an attorney in court. Means eliminating barriers to housing, employment. #DinkinsForum Amanda (@FedHillGal) April 7, 2016 None of the inmates she talked to were taking finance courses but thats where the real money is and you wont end up in jail!#DinkinsForum Patrick Ruff (@Patrick_Ruff) April 7, 2016 .@LorettaLynch: At @TheJusticeDept we realize we have to take a holistic approach to community empowerment and public safety #DinkinsForum Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 .@LorettaLynch: We cannot incarcerate our way out of problems of housing, employment, healthcare #DinkinsForum Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 Were at the annual #DinkinsForum listening to @LorettaLynch talking criminal justice reform pic.twitter.com/XehKVNXql9 Center for Justice (@JusticeColumbia) April 7, 2016 .@LorettaLynch: I’m extremely proud of the work @TheJusticeDept has done, but we cannot do it alone #DinkinsForum Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 #DinkinsForum panel about to start, ft. @Michael_Nutter, Mark Peters, Daniel Richman, Nicholas Turner, Ester Fuchs pic.twitter.com/bimwaHROZ7 Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 What are the greatest challenges confronting our #criminaljusticesystem today, moderator Ester Fuchs asks @NickTurner718 #DinkinsForum Vera Institute (@verainstitute) April 7, 2016 Advocating for a people centered approach that many in social work would applaud #DinkinsForum https://t.co/BCFOTCuaGw Andrew Lassiter (@andrewlassiter) April 7, 2016 Values and transparency are the two greatest challenges in criminal justice reform @verainstitute President Nicholas Turner #DinkinsForum Erin Dostal Kuller (@erinkuller) April 7, 2016 . @Michael_Nutter: History will show that Mayor David Dinkins is probably the most underrated mayor in modern American history #DinkinsForum Columbia | SIPA (@ColumbiaSIPA) April 7, 2016 Cmmr Peters stresses importance of systemic review to find underlying patterns of corruption #DinkinsForum @DOINews pic.twitter.com/bN39O9bjIW CAPI (@ColumbiaCAPI) April 7, 2016 In 1972 officers were tracked (for use of force) recorded 900 shots fired. 2015 it was 79.-Mark Peters, NYC DOI Commissioner #DinkinsForum Sonah Lee (@SonahLee) April 7, 2016 The eminent value of data and accountability #DinkinsForum https://t.co/BGoJZjJNg8 Andrew Lassiter (@andrewlassiter) April 7, 2016 There are a number of people who, if you give them a beer, will tell you whats going on. -Daniel Richman. Would #IRB approve? #DinkinsForum Vikash Reddy (@vikashreddy) April 7, 2016 Thats it! We hope you enjoyed following along with us today during the forum.